Woodlake Elementary Community Charter
2018-2019
Student Council
Student Council is a representative structure for all the students in the school. It provides students with the opportunity to be in partnership with school administration, teachers and parents. It should always work for the benefit of the school and its students.
Responsibilities of the Student Council:
Working with the school administration, teachers and parents
Communicating with all of the students in the school
Identifying issues of concern to students
Involving as many students as possible in the activities of the Council
Planning and managing the Council’s program of activities for the year
Managing and accounting any funds raised by the Council
Student Council Activities/Responsibilities:
Anti-Bullying Campaign
Create a Student Council Notice Board to encourage students to give suggestions and ideas for the Student Council to work on
Recycling and Green Team involvement
Organizing lunchtime activities
Creating a mentoring program
Fund-raising
Carrying out student surveys and questionnaires on issues and reporting back to the Council
Yearbook Committee
Newsletter
Student Awards and Honors
Chief spokesperson and officer of the Student Council
Is a member of the Woodlake PTSA
Attends PTSA Executive Board Meetings and general monthly PTSA meetings
Chairs meetings in a fair manner ensuring that all have equal say
Has the casting vote if voting is divided equally
Signs any letters, notices etc. that are issued by the Student Council
Ensures that the Student Council is run effectively and efficiently
Prepares the agenda for each meeting
Signs the minutes from the previous meeting with the Secretary
Takes over the responsibilities of the President when he/she is not available
Assists the President in the organization of the Student Council
Accompanies the President to meetings when necessary
Takes minutes at the meetings and writes them up
Distributes the minutes the day before the set meeting so all Council Officers can read them and be prepared to vote on them
Ensures that everyone is aware that meetings are being held
Manages any funds raised by the Student Council
Keeps financial records in order and reports to the Student Council on the current financial status of the group
Makes a brief financial report at the Council meeting